Does inbreeding lead to decreased human fertility?
@article{Bittles2002DoesIL, title={Does inbreeding lead to decreased human fertility?}, author={A. Bittles and J. C. Grant and S. G. Sullivan and R. Hussain}, journal={Annals of Human Biology}, year={2002}, volume={29}, pages={111 - 130} }
In most Western countries there is a widespread belief, fostered in part by historical prejudice and religious proscription, that inbreeding in human populations causes a reduction in fertility. Support for this belief has been claimed in HLA-based studies, with increased rates of fetal losses suggested in HLA-compatible unions. To critically assess the overall status of fertility in consanguineous unions, data on 30 populations resident in six countries were collated from a systematic review… CONTINUE READING
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